Imperial Germany - Duchies of Schleswig &
Holstein: Commemorative Cross of the Army of
Schleswig Holstein, for the War Years 1848 - 1849.
In iron.
The Cross was instituted by the provisional
Government of Schleswig Holstein in Jul. 1850 to
be awarded to the Army of Schleswig Holstein
for the War against Denmark (1st War over
Schleswig Holstein 1848-1852).
It was made of iron from the cannons of the
Danish Ship of the Line "Christian VIII", which
was destroyed at Eckernforde in Apr. 1849.
The Army of Schleswig-Holstein never exceed
the 3000 men, so this is a very rare award.
Sidenote: Denmark won the 1st War over
Schleswig Holstein, the Duchies however were
annexed by Prussia, following the 2nd Schleswig
Holstein War (1864).
FULL SIZE
1st War over Schleswig-Holstein 1848 - 1852
Item 100% original – original ribbon
Condition as on the photos
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